Not a single pediatrician will answer exactly the question: “When do the first teeth appear in babies?” After all, this process is purely individual. Usually they start
erupt at the age of 4 to 10 months. But if a child at 10 months does not have them yet - this is not a pathology, provided that he is well developed, active and cheerful. The baby’s teeth are formed in the womb, therefore, if there are their rudiments, then they will certainly come out. If your child is already a year old, and he remains toothless, you should consult a doctor. Delayed teething can be a consequence of stress, severe infectious disease, rickets, metabolic disorders, malnutrition, etc. The complete absence of teeth is the result of serious genetic pathologies and developmental disorders.
When the first teeth appear in a child, what symptoms indicate this?
Some children endure the process of teething rather painlessly, without experiencing any ailments. Others, on the contrary, cause a lot of trouble to their parents, who do not understand why the baby is crying and acting up. Much depends on genetic heredity, sensitivity to pain, and on the anatomical features of the body. When the first teeth appear in a child, you may notice one or more signs. But remember that not all children react equally to this phenomenon.
How are teeth cut in babies? Signs
- Swollen, red gums.
- The baby refuses to eat. If he is breastfeeding, he does not suckle well.
- The temperature rises.
- Loose stool.
- Sleep disturbance.
- Redness on the body.
- Profuse salivation.
- Tearfulness.
- The kid pulls all hard objects into his mouth and gnaws them.
- Anxiety.
If a child has all or several of the listed symptoms, then pay attention to the nature of their manifestation. If the temperature rises above 37.5º, he is suffering from diarrhea and vomiting, be sure to call a doctor at home. This symptomatology may indicate the presence of infection in the body, and it is important not to miss the time.
How can parents help when teeth are cut in children?
If you notice that your child is constantly licking something in his mouth, is nervous, then you can facilitate the eruption of his teeth.
- Buy a special ribbed gel-filled ring from the pharmacy. Before giving it to the baby, hold it in the refrigerator. The cold will create an anesthetic effect and swollen gums for some time will cease to disturb the crumbs.
- Some children like to suck bread crust, but in this case, be careful, make sure that the baby does not choke.
- Ointments created specifically to relieve the suffering experienced by the child when the first teeth appear have an excellent calming effect.
- Gentle massaging of the gums also helps teething (with clean fingers).
- Try to pay more attention to him. Hug, caress, if the baby is chest, often put it on the chest.
Usually, by the age of three, the child erupts in all milk teeth in the amount of twenty pieces. But as a rule, only the first 8-10 are given hard. Help your child make this period less painful, surround him with love and care, it will make it much easier for him and you!